Individuals that perform electrical work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must be licensed.
All licensed persons must register with the Town’s Building Department and provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to beginning any work. No permits will be given unless there is a currently valid license and Certificate of Insurance on file. A Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit must accompany all permit applications.
No work in connections with any electric wiring system shall be concealed until it has been inspected. The inspector must be notified in writing when all connections are placed for rough wiring, and again when the job is complete for finish/final inspection. All work must comply with the latest rules and regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts Electrical Codes.
Note: There will be a charge of $43.00 for every additional inspection or re-inspection necessitated due to faulty or illegal installations of wiring, which do not meet all the requirements of the MA Electrical Codes, or if the inspector has to return due to work not completed or if unable to access the premises at the time of inspection.
Changes to electrical service requires you to contact the Sterling Municipal Light Department and obtain a Utility Authorization Number. This includes new service, updates, modifications or replacements of existing services and removal of services, both underground and overhead. No permit will be issued until the contractor has received a Utility Authorization Number from the SMLD.
Residential Permit Fees |
New house |
4 inspections |
$172.00 |
New service |
1 inspection |
$43.00 |
Temporary Service |
1 inspection |
$43.00 |
Service Change |
1 inspection |
$43.00 |
Oil and Gas Burners |
1 inspection |
$43.00 |
Major appliances, air conditioners, well pumps |
1 inspection |
$43.00 |
Remodeling kitchens or baths (each) |
2 inspections |
$86.00 |
Alterations and repairs |
1 inspection |
$43.00 |
Rewire an old house |
2 inspections |
$86.00 |
Garages, basements, attics, additions, barns |
2 inspections |
$86.00 |
Swimming pools |
2 inspections |
$86.00 |
Fire and burglar alarm systems, all other low voltage systems |
1 inspection |
$43.00 |
Commercial & Industrial Permit Fees |
Service installation size of main switch or sub panel |
$.50 per amp |
Outlets, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures (For each 100 sq. feet of floor space up to 10,000 sq. feet) |
$7.50 |
Outlets, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures (For each 200 sq. feet of floor space after 10,000 sq. feet) |
$2.00 |
Minimum inspection fee per inspection |
$43.00 |
Commercial Yearly Maintenance Permits |
Industrial and Manufacturing plants that employ electricians full-time must pay a flat rate of $300.00 per year and will file a monthly written report with the wiring inspector of work done the previous month. |
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